Article
Agronomy
Zehua Zhang, Shuhua Li, Dandan Sun, Ying Yang, Zhanhai Wei, Changlu Wang, Laifeng Lu
Summary: Penicillium digitatum acidifies the extracellular environments of fruit during decay development, which decreases the efficacy of biological approaches. The interaction between P. digitatum and the antagonistic yeast Rhodosporidium paludigenum showed different control effects at varying concentrations and conditions. This study provides insights into the mechanisms by which extracellular acidification caused by acids produced by P. digitatum enhances antagonistic yeast biocontrol of green mold in citrus.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Yining Huang, Zhuoying Fan, Yiting Cai, Lifei Jin, Ting Yu
Summary: Adding different concentrations of GlcNAc during the culture of Rhodosporidium paludigenum can reduce the incidence of pears caused by Penicillium expansum, with 0.1% GlcNAc being the optimal concentration. The cultivated R. paludigenum after GlcNAc induction showed exceptional impact in restraining P. expansum on pears and exhibited vigor under various stress conditions. Additionally, the enzyme activity and gene expression levels of antioxidant-related enzymes in R. paludigenum were up-regulated, with low levels of reactive oxygen species observed.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wenjun Wang, Ting Li, Qi Chen, Shixiang Yao, Lili Deng, Kaifang Zeng
Summary: CsWRKY25 enhances resistance to P. digitatum by modulating ROS production and PR gene expression in citrus peel.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Wenjun Wang, Ting Li, Jialin Chen, Xuan Zhang, Linli Wei, Shixiang Yao, Kaifang Zeng
Summary: Green mold caused by Penicillium digitatum is a major postharvest disease in citrus fruit, but the molecular mechanism related to the induced disease resistance in citrus is still unclear. This study investigated the regulatory function of CsWRKY33 on citrus disease resistance. The results showed that CsWRKY33 played an important role in regulating disease resistance pathways and activating the expression of genes involved in disease resistance.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yuchao Zhang, Yanping Fu, Chaoxi Luo, Fuxing Zhu
Summary: Pyrimethanil is an effective fungicide for controlling green mold caused by Penicillium digitatum but has not been registered in China for postharvest diseases of citrus. In this study, the baseline sensitivity of P. digitatum to pyrimethanil was established, showing that it can decrease methionine production in mycelia and reduce the activity of cell wall-degrading enzymes cellulase and pectinase.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Sebahat Oztekin, Funda Karbancioglu-Guler
Summary: The biocontrol of green mould on mandarin fruit was evaluated using three antagonistic yeasts (Hanseniaspora uvarum, Meyerozyma guilliermondii, and Metschnikowia aff. pul-cherrima P01A016), either alone or in combination. All yeast cultures, alone or in combination, showed inhibitory effects on the mycelial growth of green mould in vitro. Meyerozyma guilliermondii and M. aff. pulcherrima exhibited the highest biocontrol activity, and the combination of these three yeasts showed synergistic cooperation, making it an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to synthetic fungicides for the management of postharvest diseases in mandarins caused by Penicillium digitatum.
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Wenjun Wang, Ting Li, Qi Chen, Bing Deng, Lili Deng, Kaifang Zeng
Summary: CsWRKY65 is a key player in establishing disease resistance in citrus fruits, as it activates specific genes to enhance resistance against Penicillium digitatum.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Ting Li, Wenjun Wang, Qi Chen, Jialin Chen, Xuan Zhang, Linli Wei, Lili Deng, Shixiang Yao, Kaifang Zeng
Summary: This study clarifies the regulatory role of CsERF1B in citrus green mold and explores the regulatory mechanism. CsERF1B enhances fruit resistance to green mold and induces upregulated expression of pathogenesis-related genes. It directly activates lignin synthesis genes, jasmonic acid signaling genes, and immunity-related genes, and also represses salicylic acid signaling pathway genes, participating in the regulation of fruit disease resistance.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Qianru Xu, Chaoxi Luo, Yanping Fu, Fuxing Zhu
Summary: This study evaluated the risk and molecular mechanisms of boscalid resistance in Penicillium digitatum. Mutations in the SdhB subunit were found to play a role in resistance by blocking the binding of boscalid to the quinone-binding site of SDH. The resistant mutants exhibited differences in growth, sporulation, pathogenicity, and sensitivity to external stresses.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jialin Chen, Wenjun Wang, Ting Li, Xiaoquan Gao, Xuan Zhang, Kaifang Zeng
Summary: This study discovered that CsAP2L can enhance the resistance to green mold in citrus fruit through transient overexpression. Additionally, it was found that CsAP2L can activate the expression of disease resistance genes and repress the transcription of other genes, thus improving fruit resistance. This study provides new insights into the mechanism of fruit disease resistance.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Microbiology
Paloma Sanchez-Torres
Summary: Research into the molecular mechanisms of fungicide resistance in the necrotrophic fungus Penicillium digitatum is crucial for developing new strategies to control green mold disease in citrus fruits. Understanding the complex framework involving stress response and fungal virulence is essential for addressing resistance to fungicides.
Article
Agronomy
Yunlong Lin, Liqin Fan, Jiaxin He, Zhongkang Wang, Youping Yin, Yulin Cheng, Zhengguo Li
Summary: The study showed that anthocyanins play an important role in plant resistance to fungal pathogens by inducing the expression of genes related to disease resistance and reducing the accumulation of reactive oxygen species associated with fungal infection. This leads to improved resistance of citrus fruit to postharvest green mold, highlighting the potential of anthocyanins in controlling fruit diseases.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wenjun Wang, Ting Li, Qi Chen, Shixiang Yao, Kaifang Zeng
Summary: As the most productive fruit in the world, there is a lack of research on disease resistance mechanisms in citrus. This study identified CsWRKY23 as a mediator of disease resistance in citrus, enhancing resistance to Penicillium digitatum. Through DNA affinity purification sequencing and RNA sequencing, 48 direct target genes of CsWRKY23 were identified. CsWRKY23 contributed to SA synthesis pathway, ROS accumulation, and cell wall strengthening, forming a possible regulatory network for disease resistance.
Article
Horticulture
Nabil Radouane, Hasnae Adadi, Said Ezrari, Jihane Kenfaoui, Zineb Belabess, Fouad Mokrini, Essaid Ait Barka, Rachid Lahlali
Summary: This study identified promising halophilic bacteria from diverse saline ecosystems for controlling postharvest diseases in citrus fruits. Two strains, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens EAM1 and B. amyloliquefaciens ER2, demonstrated exceptional inhibitory effects against green and blue citrus molds, highlighting their potential as biocontrol agents.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bin Duan, Zhouju Gao, Okwong Oketch Reymick, Qiuli Ouyang, Yue Chen, Chunyan Long, Bao Yang, Nengguo Tao
Summary: The study showed that applying 5250 mg CA/L wax to citrus fruit can effectively reduce the incidence of green mold and sour rot. WCA treatment significantly decreased the disease incidences at different exposure times, with 24 hours being the optimal exposure time.
PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Fujie Yan, Hao Hu, Laifeng Lu, Xiaodong Zheng
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2016)
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Agronomy
Laifeng Lu, Lifeng Ji, Liping Qiao, Yali Zhang, Mianhua Chen, Changlu Wang, Haitao Chen, XiaoDong Zheng
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mingguan Yang, Chaobo Huang, Yibin Xue, Shuhua Li, Laifeng Lu, Changlu Wang
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Laifeng Lu, Lifeng Ji, Qingqing Ma, Mingguan Yang, Shuhua Li, Qiong Tang, Liping Qiao, Fengjuan Li, Qingbin Guo, Changlu Wang
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Mingguan Yang, Laifeng Lu, Shuhua Li, Jing Zhang, Zhenjing Li, Shufen Wu, Qingbin Guo, Huanhuan Liu, Changlu Wang
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qiong Tang, Fanghuan Zhu, Xuan Cao, Xiaodong Zheng, Ting Yu, Laifeng Lu
Article
Microbiology
Mingguan Yang, Laifeng Lu, Jing Pang, Yiling Hu, Qingbin Guo, Zhenjing Li, Shufen Wu, Huanhuan Liu, Changlu Wang
JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Laifeng Lu, Lifeng Ji, Ruixi Shi, Shuhua Li, Xi Zhang, Qingbin Guo, Changlu Wang, Liping Qiao
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2019)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Qingbin Guo, Nifei Wang, Huanhuan Liu, Zhenjing Li, Laifeng Lu, Changlu Wang
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Laifeng Lu, Ying Yang, Haoran Zhang, Dandan Sun, Zhenjing Li, Qingbin Guo, Changlu Wang, Liping Qiao
Summary: Pre-application of oligogalacturonides enzymatically hydrolyzed from apple pectin accelerates wound healing and inhibits fruit softening by activating calcium signaling in tomato fruits postharvest. This can significantly reduce economic losses caused by mechanical wounding.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ying Yang, Laifeng Lu, Dandan Sun, Jinghao Wang, Nifei Wang, Liping Qiao, Qingbin Guo, Changlu Wang
Summary: The study showed that OGs generated by fungal PG could delay tomato fruit softening and maintain fruit firmness; RNA sequencing data confirmed the involvement of pathways like ethylene and jasmonic acid signals; Suppressing the expression of ethylene response factor SlERF6 could attenuate the softening process restrained by OG.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jiuyun Sun, Shuhua Li, Chunyang Fan, Kangjia Cui, Hongxiao Tan, Liping Qiao, Laifeng Lu
Summary: The success of using plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPRs) to improve crop production varies greatly in the field. This study found that the chitin monomer N-acetylglucosamine (N-GlcNAc) can function as a microbial signaling molecule, positively influencing the community structure and metabolism of tomato rhizosphere microbiome. These findings provide new insights on how to enhance the benefits and stability of PGPRs in practical agricultural applications.
MICROBIOLOGY SPECTRUM
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Chemical
Ruixi Shi, Jinlan Yu, Xiaorong Chang, Liping Qiao, Xia Liu, Laifeng Lu
Summary: Jasmonates (JAs), derived from phospholipids, are hormones that regulate plant development and response to stress. Recent studies have revealed that the synthesis of JAs is regulated through a MYC2 pathway and terminated by a MYC2-targeting bHLH1 protein. The functions of JAs include promoting fruit ripening, regulating color development, and improving aroma components in agricultural crops. JA signaling pathways also enhance biotic and abiotic stress resistance and alleviate cold damage in crops. These findings highlight the importance of JAs in regulating plant growth, ripening, and stress resistance.
Proceedings Paper
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaoyue Gu, Yali Zhang, Laifeng Lu, Zhenjing Li, Changlu Wang
ADVANCES IN APPLIED BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhen Jing Li, Zhuan Li, Xiao Ying Dong, Lai Feng Lu, Chang Lu Wang
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
(2017)
Article
Agronomy
Zeyang Bao, Qihang Zhou, Yan Yu, Wei Chen, Zhenfeng Yang, Shifeng Cao, Liyu Shi
Summary: Exogenous melatonin treatment can alleviate the chilling-induced browning in cold-stored peaches by upregulating gene expression and affecting DNA methylation levels to increase phenolic accumulation.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Guolong Li, Zhishu Tang, Zhongxing Song, Xinbo Shi, Changle Liu, Qiang Chen, Hongbo Liu
Summary: This study investigated the accumulation of flavonoids in Chinese sour jujube fruits from five different harvest times using a combined metabolomics and transcriptomics approach. A total of 1539 differentially accumulated metabolites (DAMs) and 11592 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. The biosynthetic pathways for flavonoids, flavones, and flavanols were significantly enriched. A regulatory network for flavonoids biosynthesis was built and key genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis were identified.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Xuejiao Zhang, Xiaoyuan Zheng, Ruirui Yang, Qihui Wang, Lu Bai, Di Gong, Ye Han, Dov Prusky, Yang Bi
Summary: UV-C radiation promotes flavonoid synthesis in potato tuber wounds during early healing by upregulating the expression and activities of key enzymes and transcription factors involved in the flavonoid synthesis pathway, as well as increasing ABA levels and signaling.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jiaqi Xiao, Yunyun Xie, Xiangjin Kong, Kuan Peng, Hong Zhu, Yueming Jiang, Hongxia Qu
Summary: The study reveals the positive role of Ca2+ ATPase in litchi energy metabolism and senescence. Higher expression of LcACAs is associated with better storability in litchi cultivars. Additionally, LcACA2 is identified as a target of LcmiR482e and ATP application can downregulate the expression of LcmiR482e, contributing to delayed senescence in litchi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Asunta Mukami, Bicko Steve Juma, Cecilia Mweu, Richard Oduor, Wilton Mbinda
Summary: This study employed the CRISPR-Cas9 system to mutate genes in cassava, resulting in an extended shelf life of cassava roots and improved yield stability and farmers' income.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Paulo Sergio Gularte, Samara Martins Zanella, Cristiano Andre Steffens, Marceli Buss, Janaiana Catarina da Silva, Willian Coser, Aquidauana Miqueloto, Cassandro Vidal Talamini do Amarante
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of nitric oxide application on fruit quality and anaerobic metabolism products. The results showed that nitric oxide at appropriate concentrations can reduce respiration and ethylene evolution rates, preserve firmness, and reduce metabolite production and decay incidence.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yiting Li, Sicong You, Shasha Wu, Mengyao Wang, Jin Song, Weijie Lan, Kang Tu, Leiqing Pan
Summary: This study aimed to compare the discrimination ability and detection limit of visible and short-wave near-infrared hyperspectral imaging features and spectral information on early implicit bruised pears. Physical characteristics were more sensitive than chemical parameters for bruised pears during postharvest storage. The changes in spectral variations at specific wavelengths could explain the bruising changes in pears. Discrimination models based on selected spectral variables could effectively identify bruised pear areas, and the combination of imaging features and spectral variables achieved higher discrimination rates.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Yu Du, Mengyue Wang, Mengting Tong, Dengyun Wu, Jianzhou Chu, Xiaoqin Yao
Summary: This study investigated the effects of sucrose, brassinolide (BR), and their combination on the storage quality of kale sprouts. The results showed that the combined treatment improved the growth and development of sprouts, reduced oxidative stress, and inhibited nutrient loss. Furthermore, the combination treatment maintained the antioxidant capacity and nutrient content of kale sprouts.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Zhiwen Hu, Jing Wei, Weimin Zhang, Long Wu, Di Gong, Yue Xiang, Jialiang Liu, Zhengke Zhang
Summary: In this study, the researchers investigated the effect of melatonin (Mel) on the phytotoxicity and residues of the fungicide prochloraz (Pcz) in mango fruit during storage. The results showed that pretreatment with Mel reduced Pcz residues and alleviated phytotoxicity in the fruit. Mel also suppressed Pcz-induced oxidative stress and enhanced the detoxification capacity of the fruit.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Bin Duan, Okwong Oketch Reymick, Zhaoguo Liu, Yun Zhou, Xin Wang, Zhao Feng, Nengguo Tao
Summary: The monoterpene citral can enhance disease resistance and reduce fruit decay in postharvest citrus fruit. It increases the activity of certain enzymes and the content of specific compounds, as well as triggers the accumulation of plant hormones and metabolites. Gene expression analysis reveals that citral upregulates genes involved in the jasmonic acid pathway and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Meiqi Li, Xinhua Zhang, Jiaoqi Li, Maratab Ali, Yuting Wang, Xiuling Liu, Fujun Li, Xiaoan Li
Summary: This research aimed to investigate the potential action mechanism of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in controlling Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) in tomato fruit. The findings showed that GABA treatment effectively reduced the disease incidence and lesion diameter of tomato fruit caused by B. cinerea. GABA triggered defense responses and up-regulated the expression of pathogenesis-related genes, while also inhibiting the expression of ethylene synthesis genes.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Heeduk Oh, Marti Pottorff, Lara Giongo, Charles M. Mainland, Massimo Iorizzo, Penelope Perkins-Veazie
Summary: This study evaluated a large set of blueberry cultivars to understand the relationship between mechanical texture and appearance characteristics at harvest and after storage, and tested multiple statistical models to predict shelf-life. The results showed that fruit characteristics measured at harvest or two weeks post-harvest can predict weight loss, texture change, and fruit wrinkling. These findings provide empirical data that blueberry breeders can use to select cultivars with extended shelf-life.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Haitao Yu, Liuli Song, Jingjing Han, Xiaoyu Yu, Yuzhen Wu, Zhifang Yu
Summary: This study found that H2S treatment can delay the senescence process of postharvest pakchoi by regulating antioxidant system, endogenous H2S and NO metabolism. H2S increased the activities of antioxidant enzymes by up-regulating the expression of enzyme genes, reducing the accumulation of harmful substances. Furthermore, H2S increased the content of cysteine and nitrate in pakchoi by regulating the expression of related genes and enzyme activities, thus slowing down the senescence of pakchoi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jasna Mastilovic, Zarko Kevresan, Dragan Kukolj, Renata Kovac, Dragana Ubiparip Samek, Stevan Stankovski, Gordana Ostojic, Marina Deric
Summary: This study analyzes the patent portfolio and trends of sensors in postharvest of fresh produce, providing insights into the development of sensing technologies in this area. China is the leading country in patent applications, and the patent themes include produce sorting and packaging, produce storage, and the development and application of sensors. The findings highlight the significant impact of these technologies on postharvest processes, particularly in quality and safety monitoring. Moreover, they are expected to facilitate the integration of artificial intelligence into postharvest processes, enhancing the coherence and efficiency of supply chains.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Gal Nomberg, Gulab Chand Arya, Ekaterina Manasherova, Ofir Marinov, Oded Yarden, Hagai Cohen
Summary: Certain fleshy fruit species form a polyphenolic suberized peridermal skin to seal wounded skin and prevent invasion by pathogenic fungi.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2024)
